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Cops, lately, have been major dicks. I don't know what the hell I did to piss them off, but it certainly worked. I feel like they're targeting me directly -_-.
For the past 2 years, my car has had tinted windows. Nothing major. Just 20%. You can practically see through them, but not at night. It doesn't really matter if they can see through at night because I usually drive with my windows down. I prefer that over the A/C while driving.
In the past 2 weeks, I've gotten 3 fucking tickets for my tint. I know most of you are going to say stupid bullshit like "But it's illegal!" I know that. Quit your fucking preaching and shut the fuck up. Every single time I've gotten a ticket, I was driving with my windows down and when I got pulled over (for no reason mind you), I got asked to pull up the window a bit.
What the fuck difference does it make to the officer if I have tints or not in that situation? It's fucking pissing me off now. If my windows were up, I say it's fair game. I don't care. But when my windows are down, what the fuck? -_- Other than these stupid tickets, my driving record is clean... /sigh
There's one thing I don't understand though. Why is front tint illegal in most states, but those decals that trucks usually put on the back windshield not? At least, the officer can see through my tint. Those decals on the back are damn impossible to see through, but those are legal? Makes no sense IMO, but whatever.
And something funny I found while researching tint laws and stuff:
Anyone know what the IC Code is for window tint is? And did I miss the memo somewhere, because I've been hearing a few friends of mine talking about how much this is being enforced during the summer? We were talking about it at work the other day, if nothing else I was thinking it's one of those fun stopping charges when you want/need one for a vehicle. Personally sounds like a day shifts version of the "plate light violation", IMO.
LOL @ a cop admitting that tint stops are pretty much bullshit and "fun stopping charges."
 
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I believe here in Texas that if you receive proof that your car has the tint removed, the ticket will be dismissed. I just drive with sunglasses on, partly because i can't afford tint lol.
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Pretty annoying that Cops do stupid crap like that just to fill their quota. I feel like if they wanted they could ticket anyone at almost anytime for some stupid violation that the driver would have no way of knowing it even existed.
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Thats a bummer man. I have a 335i Coupe with HEAVY tints (you can barely see through them during the day) and have not been pulled over for them yet. Hopefully I stay lucky!
Btw, how much does the ticket cost ?
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On July 23 2011 15:04 tests wrote:
Thats a bummer man. I have a 335i Coupe with HEAVY tints (you can barely see through them during the day) and have not been pulled over for them yet. Hopefully I stay lucky!
Btw, how much does the ticket cost ?
Awesome car  . I don't trust myself with that much power and couldn't afford it 2 years ago either  . 325xi here.
Tint tickets vary by municipality here in NJ. They're usually $54 for the most part. I know some municipalities charge $75 or so.
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I realize it's stupid. But it is the law, and you did break it. I don't see why you think you should be above it.
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Just don't tint the fucking window? There's a law, just follow it. It's for the general safety of everyone to NOT have tinted windows
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On July 23 2011 14:44 Joementum wrote:Cops, lately, have been major dicks. I don't know what the hell I did to piss them off, but it certainly worked. I feel like they're targeting me directly -_-. For the past 2 years, my car has had tinted windows. Nothing major. Just 20%. You can practically see through them, but not at night. It doesn't really matter if they can see through at night because I usually drive with my windows down. I prefer that over the A/C while driving. In the past 2 weeks, I've gotten 3 fucking tickets for my tint. I know most of you are going to say stupid bullshit like "But it's illegal!" I know that. Quit your fucking preaching and shut the fuck up. Every single time I've gotten a ticket, I was driving with my windows down and when I got pulled over (for no reason mind you), I got asked to pull up the window a bit. What the fuck difference does it make to the officer if I have tints or not in that situation? It's fucking pissing me off now. If my windows were up, I say it's fair game. I don't care. But when my windows are down, what the fuck? -_- Other than these stupid tickets, my driving record is clean... /sigh There's one thing I don't understand though. Why is front tint illegal in most states, but those decals that trucks usually put on the back windshield not? At least, the officer can see through my tint. Those decals on the back are damn impossible to see through, but those are legal? Makes no sense IMO, but whatever. And something funny I found while researching tint laws and stuff: Show nested quote +Anyone know what the IC Code is for window tint is? And did I miss the memo somewhere, because I've been hearing a few friends of mine talking about how much this is being enforced during the summer? We were talking about it at work the other day, if nothing else I was thinking it's one of those fun stopping charges when you want/need one for a vehicle. Personally sounds like a day shifts version of the "plate light violation", IMO. LOL @ a cop admitting that tint stops are pretty much bullshit and "fun stopping charges."
you're still breaking the law, though in your situation i'd say "sorry sir, fuse is blown can't roll the window up"
also, the rear window can be completely blocked/nonexistent - it's optional, and not required to drive
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@ Joementum
Your decision seems rash. Consider this legal advice that has saved me thousands of dollars. My attorney advised me every time I receive a tint ticket to go and buy a $3 tint remover from Wal-Mart or any department store and save the receipt. Present the receipt to the court and you will not have to pay the sanction.
Have fun driving.
Game
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Cars with tinted windows are lame. Blocking my visibility all the time. Also the people who tint their lights, those are the gayest things I've ever seen!
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AFAIK as long as the front window isn't tinted you should be fine. I had a Chrysler 300m with the back seat windows tinted and never got pulled over. Why not clear the front ones and ask for the tickets to be removed?
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You're in their system ......
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Have you ever been waved by a driver with front tint?
It's impossible to see.
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I don't know the American law very well on this point but doesn't it also have something to do with the possibility to use the car for illegal activities as the police can't see inside it?
The fact that on the occasions you were stopped you had the windows down doesn't make a difference because there is still the possibility of having them up in other situations.
Also with heavily tinted windows when a cop stops you (for whatever reason) he can't see if you're pulling a gun on him or something. So if tinted windows were allowed those would always be used in robberies etc. and create a more dangerous work environment for the police.
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On July 23 2011 18:46 Golden Ghost wrote:
I don't know the American law very well on this point but doesn't it also have something to do with the possibility to use the car for illegal activities as the police can't see inside it?
The fact that on the occasions you were stopped you had the windows down doesn't make a difference because there is still the possibility of having them up in other situations.
Also with heavily tinted windows when a cop stops you (for whatever reason) he can't see if you're pulling a gun on him or something. So if tinted windows were allowed those would always be used in robberies etc. and create a more dangerous work environment for the police.
No worries the police have their guns drawn and ready to fire no matter if your windows are tinted or not in every city I've been stopped in. So while on paper your point is valid, in real life it is not.
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On July 23 2011 18:50 Game wrote:Show nested quote +On July 23 2011 18:46 Golden Ghost wrote:
I don't know the American law very well on this point but doesn't it also have something to do with the possibility to use the car for illegal activities as the police can't see inside it?
The fact that on the occasions you were stopped you had the windows down doesn't make a difference because there is still the possibility of having them up in other situations.
Also with heavily tinted windows when a cop stops you (for whatever reason) he can't see if you're pulling a gun on him or something. So if tinted windows were allowed those would always be used in robberies etc. and create a more dangerous work environment for the police. No worries the police have their guns drawn and ready to fire no matter if your windows are tinted or not in every city I've been stopped in. So while on paper your point is valid, in real life it is not.
i wouldnt compare USA use of guns to the rest of the world... 
In germany you are allowed to tint your backrow windows as dark as you want, just the front row side windows and the front window are not allowed to be tinted as long as you dont drive a government car.
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On July 23 2011 18:33 MetalMarine wrote:
You're in their system ......
This. If you've been ticketed before for this issue, when you're pulled over and they see a history that you haven't addressed(windows still tinted), you're going to get ticketed everytime.
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I'm not sure how it works in other states, but I remember some of my high school friends getting tinted windows as some sort of prescription for sensitive eyes (this was in NJ). It might have been bullshit, but it's worth looking in to.
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Look up your state's tint laws and make your windows compliant. You may have to peel the front tint if it's not allowed.
Depending on the state, there may be different tint levels for different types of vehicles. Usually trucks, SUVs, vans, etc. are allowed unlimited rear window tint.
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Yeah I am stumped. "yo everytime I break the law I get a ticket" yes that is how it works. and if your a repeat offender, cops can easily see you driving and know you have tint and are therefor breaking the law. thats why there targeting you, Because you are a easy ticket. its 100% your own fault.
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